OESF Portables Forum
General Forums => Off Topic forum => Topic started by: Snappy on January 19, 2007, 12:55:19 am
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http://chaorock.blogspot.com/2007/01/slim-...s700w-umpc.html (http://chaorock.blogspot.com/2007/01/slim-type-us700w-umpc.html)
It's not selling until Q307 but if it's sub-1k or even $700odd, it could be an interesting alternative to the Z.
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It is of the clamshell bloodline.... Nice...
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... and if we can get linux on it....
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any specifications yet? If it has touchscreen and all the features of the Kohjinsha (sp?) then it would be a winner!
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Definitely not pocketable. But I would imagine it has a touchscreen.
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Nice... but to big for what I want... if it is small and portable, I want to be able to put it in a coat pocket...
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The hardware looks awesome, but it would only be worth it to me if it ran Linux.
It may be a neat gadget, but it won't replace my Z. Anything that wants to replace it has to be pocketable, have a clamshell design, a keyboard, a touchscreen, and run Linux.
This seems to hit most of those, except for the pocketable part. That is crucial for the carry-anywhere factor of the Z.
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http://chaorock.blogspot.com/2007/01/slim-...s700w-umpc.html (http://chaorock.blogspot.com/2007/01/slim-type-us700w-umpc.html)
It's not selling until Q307 but if it's sub-1k or even $700odd, it could be an interesting alternative to the Z.
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Your link mentions the Medion UMPC which appears to be a well put together device.
[a href=\"http://onlyumpc.com/tag/medion-umpc]http://onlyumpc.com/tag/medion-umpc[/url]
It is larger than the clamshell Z, but smaller than many of the other UMPCs. It has an impressive set of features and the integrated keyboard looks well done. There is also a quick video interview of a VIA employee who said it will be out soon and the price will be well under $1000.
I would imagine that you can install Linux on anything that can run Vista, true? Also, has anyone heard of a UMPC running Linux in VMware?
The ideal replacement device for my clamshell would be the OQO Model 2. The size is only slightly longer than the Z (so still very pocketable) and has a keyboard. All the built-in wireless. 5 inch LCD, USB, up to 60GB HD. The downside is the price is ridiculous and the battery life sucks. But it should be able to run Linux with no problem.
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http://chaorock.blogspot.com/2007/01/slim-...s700w-umpc.html (http://chaorock.blogspot.com/2007/01/slim-type-us700w-umpc.html)
It's not selling until Q307 but if it's sub-1k or even $700odd, it could be an interesting alternative to the Z.
[div align=\"right\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a][/div] (http://index.php?act=findpost&pid=151610\")
Your link mentions the Medion UMPC which appears to be a well put together device.
[a href=\"http://onlyumpc.com/tag/medion-umpc]http://onlyumpc.com/tag/medion-umpc[/url]
It is larger than the clamshell Z, but smaller than many of the other UMPCs. It has an impressive set of features and the integrated keyboard looks well done. There is also a quick video interview of a VIA employee who said it will be out soon and the price will be well under $1000.
I would imagine that you can install Linux on anything that can run Vista, true? Also, has anyone heard of a UMPC running Linux in VMware?
The ideal replacement device for my clamshell would be the OQO Model 2. The size is only slightly longer than the Z (so still very pocketable) and has a keyboard. All the built-in wireless. 5 inch LCD, USB, up to 60GB HD. The downside is the price is ridiculous and the battery life sucks. But it should be able to run Linux with no problem.
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Well, they lied. The Medion site indicates that the price for this nice toy is $999.
[a href=\"http://www.medionusa.com/home/page/umpc.htm]http://www.medionusa.com/home/page/umpc.htm[/url]
http://www.akihabaranews.com/news_details.php?id=13071 (http://www.akihabaranews.com/news_details.php?id=13071)
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You know, the docking station should just have a full sized keyboard ... that will make it a great desktop-convertor! ... but still ... $999 ...